Memoirs of a Fitness Trainer

About Memoirs of a Fitness Trainer

By Trainers, For Trainers Welcome to the ultimate hub for personal trainers in their first year of building a career. We’re here to help you navigate the high-turnover industry, avoid common pitfalls, and make your first $10K as a fitness professional. With 30+ years of combined experience running successful gyms, online businesses, and personal training, Ryan, Tyler, and Aaron bring you actionable advice, myth-busting insights, and the keys to mastering your craft.

Publisher

Ryan, Tyler, and Aaron

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2024

Latest episode

25 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2025

   BANNED from the Gym to Building a Global Fitness Empire

   Lore Fitness on IG and direct website! https://www.instagram.com/lore_fitness_official/ https://lore-fitness.com/ What happens when a coach gets kicked out of a gym for helping people for free? Lore Fitness turned that spite into a multi-figure coaching business and a global brand. In this raw, no-fluff interview, Lore breaks down the dark side of the fitness industry—gatekeeping, shady marketing, coaching fraud—and what it really takes to scale a successful fitness business in 2025 and beyond. This is NOT your typical “how I started” story. From coaching world record holders to battling cultural food restrictions overseas, Lore shares hard-earned lessons in client retention, tech systems, branding, and what most online trainers get completely wrong about growth. 🎯 Real Takeaways You’ll Learn: Why charging too early is killing your long-term success The underground tactics coaches use (and why they don’t work) How word-of-mouth marketing still crushes social media The underrated power of gut health in physique development How to build a brand that sells itself—without clickbait or fake scarcity Why most trainers fail to scale past $200K/year The secret to client retention nobody talks about: rainbow goals Whether you're a new coach, a burnt-out PT, or trying to break into online training—this episode is your blueprint. And yeah, it starts with a little revenge. Watch it. Apply it. And maybe rethink that $5K merch drop. Chapters: 00:00 From Petite to Powerhouse 12:25 Accidental Beginnings in Coaching 18:55 Ethics, Growth & Scaling Early 25:29 Building Systems & Real Scaling 31:26 Freedom vs. Time-Based Income 37:09 Word-of-Mouth Power & Marketing Real Talk 43:30 From Spite to Global Success ============================= Connect with us! ============================= Ryan Tullis: https://hoo.be/nomad Tyler Johnson: https://linktr.ee/4thsetfitess Memoirs of A Fitness Trainer: https://beacons.ai/themftpod

2. 

   18 Mar 2025

   From Zero to International Trainer: Kian Deehan’s No BS Take!

   📌 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway! Want to work with Kian? Connect with him! Kian's coaching page! https://www.instagram.com/kiandeehanfitness/ One Up Fitness! https://www.instagram.com/uponecoaching/ How do successful coaches actually make it in the online fitness industry? In this episode, Ryan Tullis sits down with Kian Deehan, a rising online coach from New Zealand, to uncover the real struggles and strategies behind building a thriving coaching business. From quitting traditional jobs with no plan to mastering social media and online coaching, Kian breaks down: ✔️ The hard truth about in-person vs. online training ✔️ Why most trainers fail at client retention ✔️ The power of challenges in scaling a coaching business ✔️ How social media can make or break your success ✔️ The real difference between caring about clients vs. just selling programs Whether you're an aspiring coach or struggling to grow your fitness business, this episode will change how you think about coaching. 💬 Let’s talk coaching! What’s your biggest struggle right now? Comment below! Chapters 00:00 The Unexpected Path to Fitness Coaching 04:31 The Turning Point: From Gym Enthusiast to PT 08:55 Jumping Into Bodybuilding & Social Media Growth 13:29 The Reality of Online Coaching vs. In-Person Training 18:01 The Power of Challenges & Business Growth 21:06 Scaling Up: Hiring, Delegating, and Learning from Mistakes 24:00 The Role of Content Creation in Building a Coaching Brand ============================= Connect with us! ============================= Ryan Tullis: https://hoo.be/nomad Tyler Johnson: https://linktr.ee/4thsetfitess Aaron Saltzman: https://linktr.ee/Saltz24 Memoirs of A Fitness Trainer: https://beacons.ai/themftpod Keywords coaching, bodybuilding, online training, personal development, fitness journey, client retention, social media, transformations, personal trainer, international coaching

3. 

   6 Mar 2025

   How to Make BANK as a Personal Trainer (Most Trainers Get This Wrong!)

   Struggling to close clients in your first session? You’re not alone. Most trainers fail at sales because they focus on the wrong things—leading to frustration, low income, and a short-lived career. In this episode, we expose the BIGGEST mistakes trainers make when trying to sell personal training and break down a proven framework for closing clients with confidence. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, these real-world tactics will help you book more clients without sounding like a sleazy salesperson. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most trainers choke under pressure when selling ✅ The #1 mindset shift that turns hesitant clients into paying ones ✅ How your appearance could be killing your chances (fix this ASAP!) ✅ The power of building a vision—and why most trainers skip it ✅ How to create an instant connection that builds trust fast ✅ Why rushing the sale actually pushes clients away ✅ How to bounce back from rejection without losing confidence ✅ The ultimate follow-up strategy to win hesitant clients later 🚨 If you’re a new trainer, you can’t afford to miss this. Learn how to close more clients, build trust, and grow your business the right way. 👉 Drop a comment with your biggest struggle in sales! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on mastering personal training and making real money in fitness. Chapters 00:00 The Struggle of Closing First Sessions 05:36 Self-Worth and Selling High-Ticket Training 10:23 Best Practices for First Training Sessions 17:09 Biggest Mistakes Trainers Make in Consultations 23:06 The Perfect First Session Structure 28:50 The Power of Presumptive Sales & Closing Strong 40:15 Confidence & Long-Term Success ============================= Connect with us! ============================= Ryan Tullis: https://hoo.be/nomad Tyler Johnson: https://linktr.ee/4thsetfitess Aaron Saltzman: https://linktr.ee/Saltz24 Memoirs of A Fitness Trainer: https://beacons.ai/themftpod

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